Livigno

With its high altitude, snow-sure slopes, a wonderfully varied aprés-ski scene and the Italian food that we all know and love, it’s no wonder that Livigno is considered Europe’s best kept ski secret.

Livigno really is a ski resort that has it all. It’s been steadily growing in popularity in recent years due, in part, to its guarantee of snow, lying at 1,816 metres above sea level. But as the venue for the snowboarding and freeriding competitions in the 2026 Winter Olympics, it’s popularity is set to skyrocket. Livigno is considered one of the best freestyle destinations in all of Europe, with the Mottolino snowpark an absolute favourite among thrill seeking skiers and boarders.

The snow in Livigno is super reliable and it enjoys a long ski season, usually starting from early November and extending right through to May so, for those who live for fresh powder days, Livigno won’t disappoint. The ski area is diverse with a great mix of blue, red and black runs and due to its wide, generally very uncrowded slopes, it is a really good choice for intermediates and beginners.

Another thing that we love about the resort is how easy it is to get around. It is split into two separate ski areas, Carosello and Mottolino, which each lie on either side of the valley. There are a great variety of high speed lifts that can take you right from the town, up into the mountains in record time and as Europe’s best kept ski secret, you’ll find that queueing for lifts isn’t too much of a problem in Livigno. There are also free ski buses that run throughout the day and can take you right throughout the whole resort. Nowhere in Livigno is out of reach.

The village itself consists of a large, pedestrianised street that stretches out along the valley and is lined with Livigno’s characteristic wooden buildings. These house cosy bars and restaurants adorned with twinkling fairy lights that lend to a truly quaint and festive atmosphere. The aprés-ski here is wonderfully varied and can be as energetic or as relaxed as you like. There are plenty of fabulous restaurants, pizzerias and bustling bars that bring the village to life in the evenings and there are also around 250 shops in the resort too and with Livigno’s duty-free status - it’s a shopaholic's dream!